Christmas is finally here and we hope each and every one of you will get a fabulous Holiday! Over the last few weeks, we have already celebrated the festive season with various festive events and activities across all our centres in Kingston, Surbiton and Wimbledon.
Monthly Archives: December 2014
2014: A year of great successes for the YMCA Hawker tennis talents
YMCA St Paul’s Group, which is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year, has a long and proud tennis tradition in the Boroughs of Merton and Kingston, with the tennis legend Roger Taylor being the most notable tennis star to have lived at the YMCA hostel in Wimbledon in the 1970s.
Stuart’s story – Getting work experience with the YMCA
This autumn, the Head Office of YMCA St Paul’s Group has been so lucky as to have a new volunteer, Stuart, through a successful partnership with Balance’s Learning Disability Employment Support Service.
Merton Winter Night Shelter
Merton Winter Night Shelter provides people who sleep rough in the Merton area with healthy and homemade food, a warm and dry place to sleep and a friendly atmosphere where they can relax and let their guard down for a night.
Sleep Easy 2015
Save the date for next year’s sleep out event with YMCA St Paul’s Group!
A Volunteer’s Story
Have you ever thought about volunteering with a local charity? By giving a little bit of your time, you are giving so much back to so many people. Also, volunteering often means new friends and lots of social events! Read what Nicholas Shortall, YMCA LSW volunteer has to say about why he started volunteering for us two…
Space to play and think
How the YMCA LSW Camp made Will’s summer one to remember When 11 year old Will jumped off a cliff and into the Irish Sea this summer, he overcame more than just the usual tingling and butterflies such activities can bring out.
140 years young – YMCA St Paul’s Group celebrates 140th Anniversary
This year, it is 140 years since the YMCA was first established in Kingston, Surbiton and Wimbledon. On Thursday 27th November over 100 people attended an event in St Peter’s church in Norbiton to celebrate the 140th anniversary of YMCA St Paul’s Group.
Finding her voice with the help of YMCA
Jade came to the YMCA following an unstable period in her life where she used all her strength caring for others until she had no energy left to care for herself. Now, she uses the creative workshops and volunteer programmes offered at the YMCA to rebuild her confidence and self-worth.
FitSteps comes to YMCA Surbiton
The hottest new fitness craze sweeping the nation hits YMCA Surbiton this December.
Recent Posts
Great offers for students
Youth Matters Awards Young Worker of the Year Finalist, Alan Maphosa
“YMCA is a place to recuperate, rebuild yourself and move on”
Our Be Real campaign takes a stand against body image negativity
Inclusive Lives launches its EveryBODY Can Dance video
Junior tennis tournament at YMCA Hawker
“I now have my confidence back - YMCA has made me stronger and an optimist”
Relax and focus with Tai Chi at YMCA Hawker
Our Inclusive Lives team win Silver at the Merton Partnership Volunteer Awards
Prestigious Wing Chun Kung Fu seminar to be held at YMCA South Ealing